Crass vs. Class: A tale of Two Presidencies:

CRASS:

Remember how outraged we all were, when like a bunch of sadistic, vindictive middle school brats, when upon their exit, the trailer-trash Clinton administration looted the White House? (Of course, they finally said they'd pay for some items, but that was only after it was brought to light).  Remember all the missing "W" keys from the computer keyboards and other vandalism?

CLASS:

Upon taking residency at the White House, how did President Bush react to the Clinton looting and vandalism?  He was the adult.  He decided against prosecutions for the vandalisms perpetrated on The People's House.  Despite the catterwalling and incessant ravaging and character assassination by the leftist both within and without the beltway, Bush was determined to Set a "new tone" for Washington. President Bush respected his Office and chose to take the high road on this and many other issues, including inviting the Kennedy clan to the White House for movies and popcorn.   His respect for the office continued through his final days as President:

Unlike Bill and Hillary Clinton, George and Laura Bush will take few treasured mementos with them from their years at the White House.

When the Clintons left the White House in January 2001, the former first couple took with them more than 50 gifts -- including a chandelier, flatware, and paintings -- valued at nearly $200,000.

The Bushes, however, borrowed from furnishings that already existed within the White House collection, said Sally McDonough, press secretary to Laura Bush.

"Mrs. Bush -- having the experience of being at the White House when her father-in-law was president -- knew how many beautiful things she had to choose from to furnish the residence. And she will go back to Texas with only those items that belong to her," McDonough told FOXNews.com.

By their fruits shall ye know them.

Regarding the Breck Girl...

Err... I mean, regarding John Edwards...

What is the big, hairy, deal?

Where was the uproar then?

I join in what must certainly be the Breck Girl's state of confusion and dismay.

I'm sure that he was merely trying to burnish his liberal cred in a Presidential campaign season.

Man... is this tempting or what?

Bill Clinton sent me an email today:

Dear Leo,

During the campaign, Hillary and I didn't have the chance to eat together much because we were usually on the trail in different states. Now that the campaign's over, I'm glad we can share more meals again.

Of all the people I've had the privilege to break bread with, the person I most enjoy is still Hillary.

Now you have a chance to have dinner with her. And if you contribute today to help Hillary retire that pesky campaign debt, you and a guest might be sitting down to dinner with her soon. I think you should go for it and enter today.

Join Hillary for dinner. Make a contribution today.

Trust me on this one. If you're the lucky winner, it will be a night you'll really enjoy and one to remember.

All my best,

Bill Clinton

Hmmmm.....

McCain burnishes his credentials...

..as a candidate for POTUS, with his first genuine bimbo eruption.

That's a good start, Mr. McCain. But you still have a long way to go before you catch up with our last perpetrator in chief.

Note that the NYT sat on this story until after McCain's candidacy was sealed.